Texas is facing challenges in light of new border security measures. According to Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens, in just the first 16 days of the new fiscal year, the migrant situation continues to present challenges. Owens reported that more than 18,000 “known gotaways” have made their way into the states. Texas is exploring various…

The first deportation flight to Venezuela landed on Wednesday, Oct. 18, in Caracas under Biden’s new directive as the administration grapples with a record number of illegal border crossings. Venezuelan men and women were seen being escorted onto a charter plane in Harlington, TX while wearing shackles. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said about 130…

President Biden is set to address the nation following his visit to Israel. And, after 18 years, the main suspect in the disappearance of Natalee Holloway confesses – these stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023.   Biden to address nation on Israel-Hamas war; aid headed to Gaza President Joe Biden…

Many Mexican residents will soon be eligible for the same tuition rates as California residents for a California education. Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed a controversial bill that grants in-state tuition rates for some community colleges to low-income Mexican residents living near the southern border. The 5-year pilot program allows students living in Mexico to…

Suspected terrorists could potentially use the southern border to gain entry into the United States. This concern has escalated in recent days as the Israel-Hamas conflict continues. During the week of Oct. 15, Fox News reported the apprehension of individuals described as “special interest aliens” from Iran and Lebanon as they tried to cross into…

Americans are getting older, and there aren’t enough working-age citizens to replace retirees, creating a labor shortage in the United States. In an effort to fill job vacancies, the Biden administration offered around 472,000 Venezuelan migrants temporary deportation relief and work permits back in September. But the president announced in early October that Venezuelans will…

President Joe Biden is reopening a second Trump-era border facility in Carrizo Springs, Texas. It’s purpose is to house unaccompanied migrant children, and it represents a significant policy shift for the Biden administration. These facilities, known as “influx care facilities,” have been in use for emergency cases since as early as 2019. Detaining unaccompanied migrant…

Since 2015, more than 7 million Venezuelan migrants have left their homes, with tens of thousands of them ending up in the U.S. Despite efforts to return Venezuelan nationals to their country of origin, the outflow of refugees and migrants from the country persists globally. On Wednesday, Oct. 11, Panama and Costa Rica announced plans…

The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped the world, and according to the World Health Organization, it killed at least three million people in 2020 alone. But shortly after scientists designed a vaccine for COVID-19, tuberculosis (TB) reclaimed its top spot as the deadliest infectious disease in the world today. Straight Arrow News contributor Adrienne Lawrence argues that…

Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis has made immigration crackdown a central focus of his platform. The Florida governor passed a state law mandating certain businesses verify new employees’ immigration status through a database. This policy has reportedly led to the departure of migrant workers, sparking worries about its impact on Florida’s economy. Straight Arrow News…